Description

Broadstone is an exceptional, generously proportioned and beautifully presented detached home, bespoke built in 2004 by Gerald Wood Homes. Situated in the heart of the popular village of Christow, just 17 minutes drive from Exeter, this spacious residence offers a perfect blend of modern comfort, quality finishes, and countryside charm. Set down a private driveway, it combines an exceptional and convenient village location with peace and privacy. As well as its convenience to Exeter, the A38 can be easily accessed in 13 minutes, providing excellent links towards Plymouth, the M5 and beyond.

The property offers bright and generously proportioned accommodation throughout, with over 2,220 sq feet of living space. The current owners have recently redecorated the entire property and fitted new carpets throughout upstairs (2024), ensuring the home is presented in immaculate condition.

Step into the impressive Reception Hall, where solid oak flooring flows through to the main living areas, with underfloor heating across the ground floor. The light and expansive dual aspect Living Room (21ft) and Dining Room both feature French doors opening directly to the garden with stunning countryside views. The heart of the home is the spacious and well appointed Kitchen/Breakfast Room (23ft), complete with granite worktops, a comprehensive range of units, double Belfast sink, Range Cooker, integrated dishwasher, space for an American-style fridge freezer, and a tiled floor. The generous Breakfast Area comfortably accommodates a family-sized table and chairs. Additional ground floor features include a Cloakroom, Utility Room, and a dedicated Study ideal for remote work or a home office setup. Fast, Full-Fibre broadband is installed to the property.

A stunning galleried landing, filled with natural light, flows beautifully to four well-proportioned double bedrooms and a large family bathroom, plus two further impressive En-Suite Bathrooms. The Principal Bedroom is a stunning triple-aspect room with far-reaching views over the village, church, and surrounding countryside. This includes a Dressing Room with fitted wardrobes and En-suite Bathroom with both bath and separate double shower. Bedroom Two makes a perfect guest room with countryside views and its own En-suite Shower Room whilst the Family Bathroom also features both a bath and separate double shower, with tiled flooring.

The property is approached via a block-paved, private driveway. There is plenty of space for 3 vehicles in front of the Garage, which features an electric door, plus extra space for parking further up the drive if needed. An adjoining shed/store houses the oil-fired boiler and provides useful external storage. The beautiful, level and completely enclosed gardens are mainly laid to lawn and wrap around the side and rear of the house, offering a peaceful, private garden with a paved path and mature shrubs. They offer stunning views over the village and surrounding countryside - Haldon Belvedere can be spotted on the opposite hills.

Situation

Christow is a highly sought after vibrant village with a beautiful church, shop, Post Office, Doctors Surgery, tennis courts, Community Centre and the highly regarded pubs Artichoke Inn, Teign House Inn and Manor Inn. Christow also benefits from an excellent primary school and pre-school. Christow Primary School has just been ranked 4th nationally in the Primary School League Tables for its KS2 results, with its Ofsted stating in 2024 - ‘The evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be Outstanding if a graded inspection was carried out now’. Secondary schools local to the area include Stover, Exeter School, and grammar schools as well as being in the catchment
area for Teign Secondary School.

The surrounding countryside is particularly unspoilt being within the Dartmoor National Park and offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuit with Local attractions such as Canonteign falls being 2 miles away and Haldon Forest being 4 miles away. The Cathedral City of Exeter is approximately 9 miles to the North East and provides superb retail, educational and recreational facilities, a mainline station, access to
the M5 motorway and an expanding airport with
national and international flights to numerous
destinations. Other local towns include Bovey Tracey, 7 miles away and Chudleigh only 5 miles.

Directions

From Exeter proceed on the B3212 signposted
Moretonhampstead. Proceed through the village of Longdown and go down the hill into the Teign Valley. Turn left at Farrants Cross onto the B3193 which is signposted to Chudleigh and Christow, go over the River Teign and then at the 'T' junction turn left into the Teign Valley Road. Take the second turning to the right signposted to Christow opposite the Teign House Inn. Continue up the hill into Christow, keep straight ahead at the top into Dry Lane and follow the road down the hill where the property will be on your left hand side, down the drive opposite Barne Farm.